Author's hiking tour to the Putorana plateau. Canyons and waterfalls

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Go on a walking trip to the edge of mountains, canyons and waterfalls. From Norilsk, then by water to the confluence of the Hoisi River in Lake Lama. Then walk along the canyons of the Hoisi and Bunisyak rivers, along the way admire the northern forest and the flat peaks of the plateau, basalt rocks. You will see how the canyons begin and how the waterfalls break off in a powerful stream from the slopes.

The tour is conducted with a group of 7 people or more. Leave a request to find out how many participants there are at the moment.

Location

the city of Norilsk

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Tour highlights

Grand waterfalls

We will see many very different, powerful, cascading waterfalls

The real North

If desired, we will get acquainted with Norilsk, visit the Museum of the North and eat venison

A day at the lake

After a hike, we will relax on the shore of the famous Lama Lake

Itinerary

Day 1 - Water drop to Lama Lake
9:00 Meeting in Norilsk.

Transfer to the hydroport.

Water drop to the beginning of the route, 165 km.

The travel time depends on the water level in the lakes, storms and other conditions.

We walk through the lake on the water. Shallow, Lama Lake.

The route starts at the mouth of the Hoisi River.

We distribute public equipment (tents, awnings, gasoline, burners, food among the participants, depending on the number of people in the group, it is approximately 9-10 kg).
Day 2 - Hoisi Canyon
We walk with backpacks along Hoisi Canyon.
Sleepover.
The distance for the day is 10 km.

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Day 3 - Radial access to an unnamed waterfall
We move along the canyon further.
The radial exit is light to an unnamed waterfall, a thin thread falling down from the steep ledges of the Putoran Mountains.
Sleepover.
The distance for the day is 14 km.

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Day 4 - Ascent to the plateau
We continue to move along the canyon.

Today we will see as the beginning of the canyon, 4 waterfalls, very different, powerful, cascading.

Ascent to the plateau.

Overnight at the lake.

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Day 5 - Radial access to the lake of Dogs
Today, the camp remains waiting for our return.

After breakfast, we pack small backpacks with raincoats, a snack and a thermos and go out light into the radial exit.

We will see the Lake of Dogs, many waterfalls, as a waterfall of 67 m breaks off from the edge of the plateau.

The distance for the day is 16 km.

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Day 6 - Hiking to the Giggle River
We move with backpacks to the border of the protected area of the Giggle River.
Grandiose views of narrow canyons and huge waterfalls.
The distance for the day is 15 km.

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Day 7 - Radial exit to Elden Mountain
Radial exit to the city of Elden (1222 m).
It offers stunning views of plateaus, lakes and canyons, a panorama of the beginning of the Bunisyak Canyon.
Day 8 - Walking to Bunisyak Canyon
We move between the lakes to the beginning of the descent into the Bunisyak Canyon.
Descent into the Bunisyak Canyon.
Ford and overnight.
The distance for the day is 16 km.
Day 9 - Crossing along the Bunisyak River
Descent down the canyon of the Bunisyak River.
The distance for the day is 15 km.

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Day 10 - Walking distance to Lama Lake
Descent down the canyon of the Bunisyak River.
Exit to Lama Lake.
The distance for the day is 14 km.

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Day 11 - A day at Lama Lake
A spare day in case of bad weather (we use it for a day at the lake, discarding a day earlier from the route).
Breakfast.
A day at Lama Lake.
Rest.
Day 12 - Completing the route
Return to Norilsk.
You can go on a city tour, visit the Museum of the North, eat venison and delicious northern food.
Flights home, no earlier than 19:00 this day.

Difficulty

Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health

Tour organizer's comments

Hiking route with backpacks, the weight of public equipment distributed for each participant is about 10 kg.

Accommodation

Tent

11 nights

Comfort

Basic

The tour includes overnight stays in tourist tents.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 20 tourists

Minimum age

18 years old

Duration

12 days 11 nights

Group meets at

the city of Norilsk

Included in price

drop-in and drop-out on water-powered transport;
meals on the route;
guide services;
satellite communication in case of emergency;
rent of public equipment;
insurance including helicopter ejection.(in case of injury);
obtaining a permit to visit the buffer zone of the reserve for a group;
registration of the group in the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

Paid extra

flight to Norilsk and back;
meals and accommodation in Norilsk.

It's important to know

Equipment and accessories:

backpack (80 l for girls and 100 l for men);
polyurethane mat;
the seat (poper);
a plastic bag or a hermetic bag (inserted inside the backpack to protect against moisture);
sunglasses;
warm sleeping bag — comfort temperature range -5;
spoon, mug, plate, knife;
trekking poles;
raincoat;
rain cape on the backpack;
lantern;
matches sealed in polyethylene or plastic packaging or a lighter;
an individual first aid kit (with the necessary set of personal and specific medicines no more than 200 grams by weight). The instructors will have a general first-aid kit in case of injuries, and you will need to take some specific medicines with you:
- piece bactericidal plasters 5-10 pcs.;
- elastic bandage 1-2 pcs. or knee pads (knees often hurt because of the heavy load, and it is not possible to put 10 bandages in a group first aid kit - they are very bulky);
- medications that you use specifically;
thermos or plastic bottle;
mosquito repellents, mosquito repellent..

Clothes:

thermal underwear (set, depending on the time of year);
trousers are light, sporty, for daily wear, depending on the time of the year;
jacket, fleece, etc. 1-2 pcs. (preferably made of modern materials);
windproof waterproof suit – jacket + trousers. Availability is mandatory (In summer — protection from wind and rain);
a warm jacket, ideally a small down jacket;
wool socks (trekking, insulated) — at least 2 pairs;
shoes:
- worn trekking boots (shoes must have good water repellent properties);
- wading boots;
- trekking sandals;
warm sports hat — 2 pcs (in summer a cap with a visor + a cap);
personal hygiene products (toothbrush and paste, toilet paper, etc.);
gloves in summer – simple 2 pairs;

The requirement for a set of "personal belongings" is nothing superfluous and heavy, since besides them you will have to carry food (about 600 grams per day per person) for the entire route and group equipment (tents, awning, burners, boilers, etc.)

There are many wetlands on the route that have to be crossed into a ford, so you must have long waders.

Dates and Prices

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$1,392

8 – 19 Jul, 2025 12 days 11 nights

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